Population 7,582 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Swansboro
Household size in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Swansboro run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.48 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Swansboro skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Swansboro than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of North Carolina. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Swansboro
Renters in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Swansboro is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Swansboro: 13.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Swansboro is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $920 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,102 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $958 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$164 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Swansboro pays $958 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $164 a month since 2006–10, up 21%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Swansboro
Bachelor's degrees in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Swansboro than nationally: 31.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other North Carolina cities, though, Swansboro has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Swansboro is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of North Carolina.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Swansboro
| Period | Swansboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Swansboro runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Swansboro compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro | 2.41 | 45.7 | 10.6% | 24.6% | 13.1% | 1997 | $958 | 31.1% | 90.9% | 4.6% |
| Cedar Point | 2.27 | 52.4 | 4.3% | 12.3% | 46.5% | 1995 | $1,234 | 45.4% | 97.5% | 4.0% |
| Peletier | 2.53 | 42.5 | 8.9% | 19.9% | 24.6% | 1998 | $1,385 | 25.2% | 93.6% | 7.2% |
| Stella | 2.89 | 37.2 | 10.1% | 14.2% | 8.7% | 2005 | $1,240 | 33.0% | 96.4% | 6.5% |
| Cape Carteret | 2.26 | 48.9 | 3.6% | 22.6% | 13.1% | 1989 | $1,698 | 36.3% | 93.7% | 0.5% |
| Hubert | 2.41 | 34.8 | 9.8% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 1999 | $1,190 | 23.5% | 90.3% | 6.5% |
| Bogue | 2.69 | 43.6 | 5.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% | 2001 | $1,394 | 36.4% | 94.9% | 1.9% |
| Emerald Isle | 2.03 | 60.2 | 3.5% | 14.8% | 66.0% | 1990 | $1,627 | 56.8% | 98.6% | 1.2% |
| Pala Alto | 2.81 | 31.4 | 14.1% | 18.5% | 12.3% | 1996 | $1,009 | 30.6% | 94.9% | 4.7% |
| Broad Creek | 2.44 | 41.4 | 11.4% | 16.0% | 18.2% | 1996 | $1,179 | 26.4% | 90.9% | 0.4% |
| Midway Park | 2.60 | 30.3 | 12.6% | 50.8% | 11.1% | 1998 | $1,153 | 19.5% | 86.7% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Swansboro. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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